Cavaquinho
The deal
$19.50 at Native Instruments (down from $39). This is an ongoing NI storewide sale with no listed expiration date.
What it is
Cavaquinho - South American Ukulele is a WAV sample and loop pack from Image Sounds built around the cavaquinho, a small four-string instrument that gave rise to the ukulele and drives the rhythm in Brazilian samba and choro. The 497 loops span strumming, downstrokes, upstrokes, fingerpicking, and glissando techniques, each recorded live for an authentic, organic tone. Every loop is tempo-synced and root-key labeled, covering a 75-132 BPM range.
Who it's for
Producers working in Latin, Latino pop, reggaeton, and tropical house who want authentic acoustic string textures instead of synthesized substitutes. Also useful for composers scoring world-music or Brazilian-flavored cues who need a real, culturally grounded instrument in the mix.
Key features
- 497 live-recorded loops covering strumming, picking, and glissando techniques
- Every loop is tempo-synced and labeled with its root key for fast integration
- Tempo range spans 75-132 BPM to fit both slow Latin ballads and upbeat Latino pop
- 100% royalty-free license included for commercial use
